28 comments:

it is so refreshing to hear the truth.I always wonder how everyone sold out of everything, loland with the way the weather was I am sure people opted for air condition over junkin' Glad to hear you have a positive twist on things.Amy

How did I miss your booth. I love the shows but not this year. Like you mentioned the heat was brutal which kept me home more than out in the fields. Living only 14 miles away I go everyday but not this time.Most vendors I talked to barely covered their booth expense.Sad because of the expense and trouble everyone goes through to put their collections together.This show was the first time in 30 years I actually had several vendors that were rude and I have never experienced that before.Good luck in the spring hopefully I will find you thenMaggie

thank you maggie, i know way more dealers who had a bad show and didn't or barely made their cost for the show than the ones who say they had a great show. we were in the middle. hope to see you in the spring.

Oh I wish it would have been better for you Shelley. I know how hard you work and how far you have to travel so this is not what I was hoping for you. Your booth is beautiful as always. I love that birdcage...and so many other things. I've been thinking about you and hoping that all went well and that you arrived home safely.hugs from here...

Shelley your booth looks awesome, I love it all.Do you still have the awning, it is amazing.Sorry to hear sales were down, it is so hard and so much work.Farm Chicks was like that for me...Hope your next show makes up for this one...BlessingsRebecca

We have all been waiting for you to post your pics! So sorry that it was just okay, and that the weather was not cooperative. Can we see your left-overs at Fancy Flea or the November Extrav??? You did a wonderful job with your display...great ideas...and Rachel Ashwell bought something from you...now that's worth bragging about! See you soon. denise

My husband and I have been going to the spring and fall shows for a number of years now but have finally realized that the typical heat during the fall show is just unbearable. I must confess we skipped it this time but will attend in the spring. I spoke to a number of other regulars who also said they were skipping this one for the same reason. I know mountains are impossible to move but I sure wish the fall shows could be pushed back a few weeks! From your photos it is plain to see you had another "wow" booth! Chin up and I'm sure there will be better crowds next spring!

Your booth looks amazing!! Clearly you would have been cleaned out if the economy was better. That's so much work and expense, I'm sorry to hear things were so slow. Thank you for your honesty. Sometimes I wonder if it's just worse here. I live in NE Ohio we're used to slow times.

Shelley, your booth looks amazing! Wish I lived closer, I've been dying to go to Marburger, it's definitely on my bucket list! Sorry the show wasn't better for you, but there is no predicting when it comes to retail. All my best to you! ~Brooke

your booth is beyond beautiful...i don't know where to start when i look at these photos. i wish i could say "i'll take everything" not only to make up for your less than best show; but also because i love all of your items. every. single. thing.

Hellooooo Shelley...YOU had some of "The BeSt" Chippy Finds Ever!*!*! Your Booth looked AmAziNg... Sorry to hear your sales weren't what you expected - Should have been with a presentation like that... I just LoVE that little chippy white grate with scalloped base edge!!! (pic #5) ~ I'll buy it if you still have it!!! - I'm serious...Jeanine

Well, your Booth was beyond amazing but it's refreshing to hear the Truth... I had heard similar observations from those I know who attended... both as Buyers and as Sellers. With the economy such that it still is folks are being careful about their purchases & needing deals more than ever for their bottom line... so it is tough for those making a living at Retail levels. I can see all the hard work you put into your Styling and product selection, can't even imagine you doing it in the brutal heat and humidity I had heard was absolutely miserable. {And this was coming from Arizona Desert Gals who can take intense heat! Winks} I Hope it was at least all worthwhile for your time and efforts... because certainly we're enjoying the visuals you're sharing as you take us along virtually here in the Land Of Blog. And I'm sure anyone who got to see all of this in person was amazed, inspired and creatively jazzed by the bounty of eye candy so Beautifully displayed.

Antique dealer, junk lover, one of the "green" people before we even knew we were. Wife, mother of two sons, grandma to three little angels. Twice a year Mr. Sweet Pea and I make the long drive to Texas to do the Marburger Farms show. We love it and wish we lived closer. But then there are those three little angels... Never tire of looking for treasure and re-doing my home.